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CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockMay 31, 2005
Recalled Power Adapter
Recalled Power Adapter
Recalled Power Adapter
Recalled Power Adapter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.

Incidents & injuries

Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or "MoreTec" is written on the enclosures.

Sold on

The Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide, from May 24, 2004 through February 21, 2005, for about $55.

Contact the company

For more information, call Cables To Go toll-free at (888) 297-7855 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.cablestogo.com/recall

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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